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Going the distance: Recent Dal grad named Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian
Grounded by a lifelong love of running, Dal MBA grad Jacob Benoit earns a prestigious U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All‑Canadian award recognizing his athletic and academic dedication. Read more.
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Dr. Sherry Pictou is recognized for advancing Mi’kmaq rights, revitalizing governance, and challenging systemic barriers through law, scholarship, and global advocacy for justice and equity.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
See how Dal fared across 11 broad disciplines in the latest Times Higher Education report.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The latest set of appointments to one of Canada's highest honours has a number of familiar Dal faces, including President Kim Brooks and retired Faculty of Medicine faculty member Dr. Pat Croskerry.
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Friday, November 19, 2021
A minimum of 40 seats across the Direct Entry (from high school) or Advanced Standing (previous university experience) streams will be prioritized in the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Ä¢¹½AV’s sustainable purchasing policies have earned the university first place for purchasing in the latest Sustainable Campus Index released by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Chris Harvey-Clark and a friend were swimming through waters just outside the mouth of Halifax Harbour when a great white shark passed by. When the animal circled back for a second and then third look, the divers knew it was time to get back to their boat as quickly as they could.
Friday, November 12, 2021
In this edition of his column, President Deep Saini discusses "Here We Code" and Ä¢¹½AV's role in a digital movement to establish Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s top digital ecosystems.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Ä¢¹½AV's 2021 Your Voice survey, launching next week, will allow employees to provide confidential feedback to help advance Dal as a great place to work.